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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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159 Orchard Road, Harewood, 8053 Christchurch Airport, North Island, NZ


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service for pick up and drop off was great, the girls are lovely. Did have a couple of issues ,we had to buy a can opener along with a broom and a longer water hose. I would have thought a can op... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Being 70 plus years we thought having selected the 4 berth motorhome would have been large enough and comfortable. Having another bed above us was too confined when getting up during the night for t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our experience was amazing, the motorhome had everything we needed to feel comfortable, warm, and cozy. The app thl helped us to find the best spots to stay (paid and free). We had a minimum acci... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good service from up lift to return, staff all very helpful and friendly. We had a windscreen crack on the second day and we received a very quick response with regular updates to sort it. Arr... See more

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  1. Campervan and caravan rental agency

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Take the ultimate adventure with Apollo, thl’s flagship rental brand. With the most extensive and diverse fleet, Apollo has an unrivalled selection of options to suit every traveller’s unique style and needs.​ Apollo offers a motorhome for every kind of traveller and every kind of journey. Whether it’s a family making memories at a favourite holiday park, a couple chasing a romantic escape, or friends embarking on a bucket-list road trip; Apollo has the right motorhome to match the moment.​


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  • 159 Orchard Road, Harewood, 8053, Christchurch Airport, North Island, New Zealand

  • 0800 845 222

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service for pick up and drop off…

The service for pick up and drop off was great, the girls are lovely. Did have a couple of issues ,we had to buy a can opener along with a broom and a longer water hose.
I would have thought a can opener would be standard along with a broom to sweep out the van, the water hose we had was just way too short and was absolutely no use for anything, however apart from that our experience was great.

26 July 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Hi Linda, thank you for your review. We're sorry you were missing some items in your camper. A can opener is definitely meant to be part of the kitchen equipment supplied. We'll look into how this one was missed. Thanks for your feedback on the broom and water hose. We are so pleased you had a great trip!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Being 70 plus years we thought having…

Being 70 plus years we thought having selected the 4 berth motorhome would have been large enough and comfortable. Having another bed above us was too confined when getting up during the night for the bathroom. I had to climb over my partner to get out and when you have another two above you very closterfobeck. Exit narrow between shower and bench. The park brake would come on at random when taking off when you start off at lights and intersections. If this is standard feature of the vehicle it is dangerous. When driving on the road very noisy rattling. Personal may or could have recommended a more suitable option for us as larger and elderly people. Pleasant person showing the vehicle orientation of the vehicle thorough.

16 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our experience was amazing

Our experience was amazing, the motorhome had everything we needed to feel comfortable, warm, and cozy.
The app thl helped us to find the best spots to stay (paid and free).
We had a minimum accident and the staff responded immediately, and we didn’t get charged as it wasn’t our responsibility.
Excelente way to explore NZ and enjoy our holidays! Thanks

15 June 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Hi Maria, thanks for your feedback and your review. We appreciate it and are so please you enjoyed your holiday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

staff are very helpful

staff are very helpful, the process of picking up and returning the car is also very simple and convenient.

12 June 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thank you! We very much appreciate your review and are so happy that our crew were helpful and made you feel confident and supported.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking

Easy booking, not too expensive, staff were friendly, no issues during pick up and drop off

3 June 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thanks Patricia! We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy booking process and great…

Easy booking process and great communication leading up to our holiday. The pre-arrival check in was great and saved us a lot of time on the day. Our Motorhome was clean, well appointed and in great condition.

25 May 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thanks for your review, Perry! We are so pleased that you had a great experience with us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unsafe

Waited an hour for our van to be ready, they admitted we had been overlooked.
Photos of the previous damages in the report for the van before she left were for a different van.
Gas hob stove top isolation switch did not work, therefore leaked gas when knobs we’re turned on or leant on by accident. Burner still a light when top closed. So dangerous.
Alarm on dash for multiple times, alarming that the cruise control and ABS were disabled.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Stacey. We regret to hear that you experienced a number of issues during your hire. We will note that our motorhomes move through different brands/categories as they age, which will explain why the older damage noted in your report featured different branding. Regarding the other issues you have noted, we were unable to locate reports of these issues during your hire however we will be following up internally to ensure that these areas have been assessed. We do hope that you still found some enjoyable moments during your travels.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Campervan was great apart from a faulty…

Campervan was great apart from a faulty heater switch, and Apollo staff were great to deal with

19 May 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thanks for your review, Cary. We are sorry to hear about the heater switch but it sounds like that, despite this, you still had a great time!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

worst time table of drop off

worst time table of drop off. Come on, Its a big company and you can’t been provide late drop off at least till 8pm. Shame ruined whole trip moment at last day by making me pay extra day even after i dropped the van in first hour. Worst time for drop off, need to expand drop off time. Really ruined my whole trip in last day.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thank you for your review. I will pass on your feedback regarding our opening times to the team. We are sorry these weren't communicated clearly to you prior to your booking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Part of a large well organised and established company

Apollo is part of a huge company, THL specialising in motorhome rentals for holidays etc. They cover Australia, USA and New Zealand the latter is where we hired our van.
We picked it up in Christchurch where the staff were very helpful and had upgraded us to a Maui large 6 berth. [note you may not need the extra size and say if your not happy or comfortable driving a big vehicle like that].
The receptionists advised us on what was covered under our selected insurance extras and what was not. [advise that you do your homework at the booking time and decide what cover you require I.e. insurance then don’t be swayed during pickup.]
We have been caravaners for many years so didn’t really require a detailed handover just the main points. [advise go through everything and test everything with the handover agent. Make sure your happy first]
The location was fabulous from Christchurch Airport we met a very nice driver in the Apollo/ Maui shuttle bus who whisked us away with lots of advice on where to go in the South Island. This is a free service and very welcome. [advise it is also free the other end/way to get to the Airport after drop off.]
We were doing the south and north island so hired the van for 21 days. This provides benefits from the company i.e. no additional 1 way fee and free 2nd driver [advise useful even just in case]
If you need anything don’t be afraid to ask as the staff were all very helpful making sure you were happy and ready for your travels.
[advise book in at a local campsite for the first night just in case you need their help advice the next morning after you’ve tried everything]

14 May 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Hi Andrew, thank you for your very thoughtful review! Your advice will certainly be helpful to our future guests, and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The pick up and return process is…

The pick up and return process is smooth.
Thank you for the svc.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thank you for your review Jeffrey. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bald tires and multiple van issues

The list of issues the needed fixing are as follows.
- Hot water did not get hot , no shower or hot water to wash up
-The stove top only had one burner that works.
- the side sliding door will not open
- toilet door jams
- chip in windscreen on driver's side.
- we have been given a vehicle with a bald tire that has been changed for the spare. So we don't have a safe spare tire .

We had three visits to a mechanic which had wasted our holiday time.
We have paid $10k and taken out full insurance with roadside assistance and we are still had no resolution after 10 days.

There was not sink plug which we have replaced ourselves

The electric heater did not work so we have purchased another at our cost.

We were rushed through the handover at Christchurch and didn't get to see a condition report until after we left the branch.

We were told that this vehicle was an upgrade however we feel it is not it is a lemon.

We are extremely unhappy for our loss of enjoyment of our holiday experience.

30 April 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Jamie. We are very sorry for the number of issues you experienced and the time lost attending multiple repairs, which clearly impacted your holiday quite heavily. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we apologise for the frustration and loss of enjoyment this caused. We are pleased that our Christchurch branch took the time to investigate your concerns and provide compensation as a gesture of goodwill. We do hope that you still had an enjoyable holiday despite the issues you experienced.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a great trip

We had a great trip. The vehicle allowed a to be independent and to search out places other than the main highly visited popular locations.

Our only suggestion is to add usb connection points inside the vehicle for charging phones etc on the go and not have to wait until we were on powered sites.

Other than that - great. Can highly recommend the camper.

Thanks team.

7 May 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thank you for your review Volker. We are so pleased that you had a great holiday! We appreciate your feedback on the USB ports - this is definitely something we are adding more of in our new builds. Thanks!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great holiday

We had a great holiday
Campervan went well and was very relaxing

29 April 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

We love to hear this! Thanks for your review Glen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff

Great staff, very informative and friendly. Pleasure to do business with.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Thanks for your review Peter!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and clear

Fast and clear, kind staff
exellent Maui motorhome

21 April 2026
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Reply from Apollo Motorhome Holidays - Christchurch

Great to hear! Thanks for your review!

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